Wignall Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wignall Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wignall family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 237
Cotton Weaver 101
Cotton Spinner 25
Dress Maker 21
General Labourer 20
Cotton Piecer 15
Coal Miner 13
Joiner 12
Cotton Winder 12
Agricultural Labourer 10
Farmer 10
Fisherman 9
Carter 9
Domestic Servant 7
Labourer 7
General Servant Domestic 6
Charwoman 6
Living On Own Means 6
Railway Clerk 5
Blacksmith 5
House Keeper 5
Painter 5
Frame Work Knitter 5
Shoe Rivetter 5
Living On Her Own Means 5

Wignall Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wignall 100% 11,967
2 Wignell 86% 840
3 Wignal 86% 521
4 Wagnell 71% 266

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The surname Wignall is the most popular version of all its varients

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